Code Maps improvements in Visual Studio Enterprise 2015 RTM: Code maps now have simpler menus, more intuitive icons, and independent group layout
Jul 20, 2015Jean-Marc Prieur
Summary
This post details improvements to Visual Studio Enterprise 2015 RTM's Code Maps, focusing on icon consistency with Solution Explorer, reorganization of shortcut menus for better discoverability of key commands (like 'create a new code map from selection' and 'show the contribution of links'), and the introduction of independent group layout options for more flexible visualization of group contents. The changes aim to make code maps more intuitive and easier to use for understanding solution architecture and the impact of changes.
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